February 2, 2024 By Anjali Kochhar The dynamic landscape of the ever-changing cryptocurrency space is defined by a nexus of innovation and risk. Since 2022, the security paradigm has significantly changed, reflecting the industry’s unrelenting push into the digital sphere. As the boundaries of technology expand, so do the obstacles, necessitating ongoing innovation within the […]

February 1, 2024 By Sharan Kaur Phillora In a move to boost investor confidence, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has mandated a minimum of 50% insurance coverage for all licensed cryptocurrency exchanges. This directive aims to fortify the security and reliability of these platforms against potential risks like security breaches or insolvency. Leading

February 1, 2024 By Anjali Kochhar “By leveraging blockchain, healthcare providers can streamline processes, enhance transparency, and deliver more personalized care, ushering in a new era of innovation and efficiency in the industry,” said Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai. Blockchain technology has created waves around the globe for various reasons, positive or negative. One of the

January 31, 2024 By Anjali Kochhar The widely awaited Stellar blockchain update to include Ethereum-style smart contracts is probably going to be postponed after a flaw was discovered, forcing the project’s developers and validators to reevaluate their original goal of January 30. The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), guardian of the blockchain ecosystem, unearthed a glitch

January 31, 2024 By Sharan Kaur Phillora Harvest Global Investments, a prominent asset management company in China, has reportedly applied to a spot-bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Additionally, reports suggest that the company is engaged in discussions with regulators regarding Hong Kong’s stablecoin sandbox initiative. Here’s what we know:

January 30, 2024 By Anjali Kochhar Over the last decade or since the time cryptocurrency came into existence, crypto and scam have become a synonym for each other, especially when millions of investors lost money. While the government and regulators are taking stringent actions and creating regulatory frameworks to make crypto safer for retail investors,

January 30, 2024 By Sharan Kaur Phillora The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning regarding high-yield crypto investment schemes, specifically highlighting the “Floki Staking Program” and “TokenFi Staking Program.” According to the SFC, neither of these programs is authorized to offer their services to the Hong Kong public. Here’s

January 29, 2024 By Sharan Kaur Phillora Su Zhu, the co-founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, has recently shared his “enjoyable” prison experience in Singapore. He is now turning his focus towards a new crypto exchange venture with links to Hong Kong. Zhu, who faced legal challenges following the collapse of

January 29, 2024 In an exclusive interaction with NFTMetta Journalist Anjali Kochhar, Crypfi’s founder, Pranav Srivan Elankovan, discusses the development of Crypfi (An Indian company headquartered in Bangalore) and the incorporation of CeDeFi into crypto trading. The company aims to bridge the gap between decentralized trading and the needs of both traders and institutions. Crypfi’s

January 26, 2024 By Anjali Kochhar Pontem, a leading web3 product development startup, has unveiled its latest tool to demystify the world of cryptocurrency. The company is introducing an AI-powered chatbot designed to offer real-time insights into various crypto-related topics, such as spot bitcoin ETFs, swapping, staking, bridging, purchasing NFTs, and utilising yield farming. The